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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 994.42 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 994.42 and 555.02 is: 765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 994.42 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/994.42 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 994.42 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 551,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,916.63/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.32

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